Startups have ended the industrial era and have become the net job creators in many major markets across the globe. To follow this disruptive change, /newsrooms has launched TechPORTFOLIO, a social media-driven destination that covers the economic value and financial benefit of startup ecosystems as they emerge locally, nationally and internationally. “TechPORTFOLIO will explore the […]

Another industrial revolution is underway. As the Internet of Things starts to drive manufacturing enterprises, the production of a “thing” no longer stops at the end of the assembly line. Companies now make devices that can change throughout their life cycles. The IoT blurs the lines between product, service and data, a phenomenon with powerful […]

Millennials share cars, they don’t buy them. True or false? /newsrooms correspondent Hilary Doyle gets into the numbers and facts at #CIAS2016. You may be surprised how this next generation is flexing its purchasing power. Sharing’s good for cookies, not so much for cars. Watch the video.

Technology has amplified the pace of innovation and business transformation. To stay competitive, governments, post-secondary institutions and educators are focusing on investments to make education more effective. Ontario’s French broadcaster TFO has taken the lead in advancing the discussion on education and technology. TFO’s Les Tablettistes brings together influential stakeholders looking at technology in education. […]

It’s not often one gets to witness the birth of an entirely new era for an industry. And in fact, the rise of augmented reality in the enterprise will bring with it new developments in several industries, from manufacturing, to health care, retail and law enforcement. Recently, /newsrooms deployed a coverage team to Boston to […]

#Risk. #Compliance. #Privacy. Regulation. Data protection. #B2B brands still worry a lot about the content on their social media channels. On top of these considerations is the perception that social media isn’t an ideal platform for engaging in serious conversations. Smart brands are pushing aside these misperceptions. In the last two years, /newsrooms has worked […]

Updated 21Jan16 Disney’s ESPN faces another challenge, and this time it’s not cord cutting. Facebook is moving into sports content. According to re/code, Facebook users will be able to get “play-by-play updates, live stats and expert commentary … all inside of Facebook.” This social media sports content can only put more pressure on ESPN, which […]

The pace of change in media is accelerating and the stakes are higher than ever. Don’t look back, instead focus smartly on the year ahead. Here are 3 top trends and issues to keep in mind as the calendar rolls into 2016. Block that ad One of the most disruptive technologies to hit the media […]

/newsrooms is constantly experimenting with tools and approaches to tell compelling stories on social media. Right now we’re excited about cinemagraphs. A blend of video and still photography, cinemagraphs give the illusion of motion with the contrast of a static frame. According to Flixel, the makers of Cinemagraph Pro, cinemagraphs get viewed, on average, […]

Gamers have moved live streaming into the mainstream thanks to Twitch TV. Twitch was created as a platform to allow users to stream games, watch others play and interact with each other in real time. Available on platforms including Xbox One and PS4, as well as Amazon Fire TV and iOS, Twitch’s user base […]